9-day American Civil War Tour - War in the West

Introduction

Experience the American Civil War in the Western Theater, where the rivers were the key to everything. Delve into the campaign to divide the Confederacy, focusing on the land battles as well as the brown-water navy. Discover history from the unconditional surrender of the forts on the Cumberland River to the Hornet’s Nest at Shiloh; travel through the horse farms of Middle Tennessee to the unique world of New Orleans to explore the battles that made Grant the man to beat. Along the way be sure to stop and smell the roses and experience the rich and diverse culture and traditions of the South.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Passengers are greeted at Nashville International Airport. We kick off the tour at Fort Negley, the largest inland stone fortification built during the Civil War, followed by free time to relax and explore Nashville.
In the evening there is an introduction to the tour and a chance to get acquainted over a welcome drink.

Day 2

In the morning we head to the Land Between the Lakes, where we explore Fort Donelson, the battle that pushed Grant into the limelight and earned him the nickname “Unconditional Surrender Grant.” In the afternoon we return to Nashville to visit the Belle Meade Plantation and enjoy a little southern hospitality with wine tasting from its vineyard.

Day 3

We start with exploring the Battle of Stones River that ensured Union control of Nashville for the remainder of the war. In the afternoon we focus on the Battle of Franklin, which nearly destroyed the Army of Tennessee and is most known for its confederate charge of more than 2 miles over open land proving to be deadlier than Picket’s Charge. We also visit Carnton, site of a military hospital and home to the largest privately held confederate cemetery.

Day 4

The day is dedicated to the Battle of Shiloh. Confederate forces went on the offensive attempting to defeat Grant’s troops before he could be reinforced by Buell’s Army of the Ohio. The fierce fighting at Shiloh resulted in roughly 24,000 casualties and drove home for the nation the understanding that the war would not end easily or quickly.

Day 5

We travel to Vicksburg and spend the afternoon exploring the effect of the siege on the civilian population of the city.

Day 6

We delve further into the Siege of Vicksburg by investigating its battlefields and going aboard the ironclad USS Cairo. Without the southern “Gibraltar,” the final defenses on the Mississippi collapsed, splitting the Confederacy in half. With the fall of Vicksburg in the West and Lee’s loss at Gettysburg in the East, the tide of war turned against the South.

Day 7

On our way to New Orleans, we stop at Port Hudson, the last Confederate defense on the Mississippi River to fall. Faced with a siege in the summer of 1863, when its defenders learned of the fall of Vicksburg, they surrendered to the Union Army, opening the full length of the Mississippi River for Union control. For those that dare, we have the chance to experience a night time ghost tour of New Orleans.

Day 8

The last day of the tour is dedicated to New Orleans, which fell to the Union in 1862. We explore the effect of the war on the most important port in the south, taking in Jackson Barracks and Metairie Cemetery, the final resting place of Generals Taylor, Beauregard and Hood, along with other unique sites in this one-of-a-kind-city. We end our tour with a dinner and Jazz cruise on an authentic New Orleans paddleboat.

Day 9

After saying goodbye, our guests are brought to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for their return flights home.

Tour reviews

Total Score

9.3

Excellent

Customer service:

9.7

Hotel:

8.8

Meals:

8.9

Sights:

9.3

Guide:

9.3

Transportation:

9.6

Procom overall:

9.8

10

Excellent

8-day Battle of the Bulge

Overall service from Procom is outstanding. This was my second Procom trip so I can see that there is institutional excellence with the way that Procom does business.

Mr. Kurt Bielefeldt

Joppa, Maryland

9.5

Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

Great itinerary. I would recommend the tour because of the variety of sites visited and primarily for the access to the Rememberance event.

Ms. Lisa Taylor

Lake Oswego, Oregon

9.5

Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

Navigating Honolulu during the crowded annual Pearl Harbor remembrance event would have been difficult since we didn’t know the lay of the land and the rules of engagement dealing with logistics such as timing, security, etc. Robert was on top of that.

Mr. Ridge Taylor

Lake Oswego, Oregon

9.6

Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

No complaints at all. The tour manager was great. Each of our destinations was great. The Anniversary of Pearl Harbor was an experience that we will never forget. It was an honor and a privilege to meet the survivors and listen to their stories. This is a company that genuinely seems to care about each guest and their experience.

Ms. Betty Bostick

Westwego, Louisiana

9.2

Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

The staff of this organization treats everyone like a valued guest and not just a paying customer.

Mr. Elbert Bostick, Jr

Westwego, Louisiana

10

Excellent

8-day Guam, Saipan, Tinian

We had a variety of foods at both locations. I was looking forward to trying Chamorro food and was able to try Parrot fish. I love seafood so I was in my glory there.

Ms. Patricia Sloan

Prescott , Arizona

9.9

Excellent

5-day Pearl Harbor on a Budget

We love Procom - it's always a worry free tour

Mr. William Berkholz

Hardin, Illinois

9.9

Excellent

8-day Guam, Saipan, Tinian

It was a great. We received history lessons and enjoyed the sights and learned many things we did not know about the war on these islands.

Mr. Lindon Sloan

Prescott , Arizona

9

Excellent

8-day Battle of Britain

Just the right balance. Love the fact that you can access everything via MY TRIP on the website. If you get stuck or have a question there is always someone to talk to via chatting or by phone.I love the fact that even with expansion they still have a small company feel. I always am treated as a friend when I call the office, not just a customer. I am never pressured with "What tour can I book for you today?"

Mr. William S. Rafaill

Albion, Michigan

9.1

Excellent

11-day Third Reich

I think for the history buff there is simply no better tour company

Mr. John Vlasic

Rancho Cucamonga, California

9.2

Excellent

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers

The tour met all of my expectations. There was never a time when we did not know what was expected of us as a tour group. The tour description was accurate and I knew what to expect. We covered a lot of ground!

Ms. Nancy Erikson

Liberty Lake, Washington

10

Excellent

11-day Beyond Band of Brothers

General impressions is summed up with WOW. Great tour I would and will recommend to all my friends. I really think that Procom is a very organized company and pays attention to details. I assume it's from reading the surveys and fixing as many of the complaints as you can. No fixing here I think you found the right people and tours.

Mr. Dale Haag

Kingwood, Texas

10

Excellent

5-day Normandy Invasion

I liked the way the itineraries were organized and the meals were a sampling of French cuisine in different venues

Ms. Kate Mentlik

Grapevine, Texas

9.3

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

This company was wonderful to work with. From the office paperwork to the on tour guide and bus driver, they were always available and helpful.

Ms. Taryce Malnaa

Minot, North Dakota

9.5

Excellent

25-day London to Berlin

No hesitation about giving a five star rating. I wasn't aware of one problem during the trip. Everything went off like clock-work. The tour team was at the top of their game

Mr. Leslie Demme

Seattle, Washington

9.5

Excellent

11-day Third Reich

This was my first tour and I am extremely satisfied with the entire company. Debra Watkins was very helpful in helping me get pre days in Munich and extra days in Berlin. The My trip website is very easy to use. Contacting Procom was easy from the beginning to the end. I will highly recommend Procom to all my friends. Thank you for a very educational and smooth running tour.

Ms. Julie Santamaria

Chandler, Arizona

9.7

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

This tour was incredible. It was, literally, a Bucket List tour for me. I would love to go on another tour from this company. I recommend this tour because being physically in the places where so much history was made is something everyone should get to do.

Ms. Michelle Pelayo

Tulare, California

9.7

Excellent

9-day WW2 Bucket List on a Budget

It was a great time with a great tour group of people, what we called our own Band of Brothers. The tour is filled with activity and sites, you covered so much in 8 days it was well worth the money. It was both physical and emotional challenging, but I would recommend it to everyone as I have since I got back. Congratulations on your tours and well run service.